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Based on Neil Sheehan's controversial book about the making of the Vietnam war, this film is told from the perspective of Lt. Colonel John Paul Vann (Bill Paxton), a battle-ready and enthusiastic military advisor. Upon his arrival, Vann quickly learns that political and social pressures are causing the South Vietnamese to .. Read more

Starring	Bill Paxton, Amy Madigan, Vivian Wu, Donal Logue
Director	Terry George
Genres	Drama

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  Based on a true story, this film shows clearly why the USA lost in Vietnam. You see it from the point of view of a man who very much wanted the US to win but ... read more »
  
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  Based on a true story, this film shows clearly why the USA lost in Vietnam. You see it from the point of view of a man who very much wanted the US to win but ... read more »
  
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  Based on Neil Sheehan's controversial book about the making of the Vietnam war, this film is told from the perspective of Lt. Colonel John Paul Vann (Bill Paxton), a battle-ready and enthusiastic military advisor. Upon his arrival, Vann quickly learns that political and social pressures are causing ...